Servicing - Montecito • Santa Barbara • Goleta • Carpinteria • Ventura • Santa Ynez

The Art of Remembering

Legacy & Tribute Films for Families.

A vintage black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman and a serious man standing outside on a sidewalk. Both are wearing large, wide-brimmed sombrero hats and traditional Mexican garments. My Mom and Dad on their Honeymoon
Black and white portrait of a smiling young woman with wavy hair, wearing a lace dress and a necklace. This is my Mom, Gloria Sumner
Black and white photo of five people, two women and three men, standing behind a table at a wedding reception. My Mom and Dad's Wedding

Signature Services

Celebration of life Film

Photos made into a video

A short film created from photographs and music—woven together to tell a meaningful and personal story.

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Tribute Film

Audio recording of Family Members

A film honoring a loved one’s life through voice recording, home movies, and photographs. Edited into a story told by your loved one.

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Legacy Film

Video recording of Family Members

A documentary featuring interviews with family members preserving histories, personal journeys, and wisdom for future generations. We come to you and film your story.

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Black and white photo of a vintage car parked on a dirt lot with trees and buildings in the background; handwritten text underneath reads: "This is my 39 Oldsmobile. Its a purple gray with paint on white sidwalls 41 Cadillac hub caps."

Often families want to capture these stories — but don’t know where to start.

You don’t have to carry the pressure of figuring it out on your own. That’s where Time and Tides comes in. We will guide you through the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer legacy & tribute films, visual memoirs from photos, home movies and music. We can scan physical photos ourselves or partner with trusted services when needed. For home movies and videos, we digitize in-house or use professional services, ensuring every memory finds its place in your story.

  • Yes. We serve Santa Barbara County and Ventura County including Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Ventura, Oxnard and Ojai.

  • For photo scanning, rates typically start around $60 per hour, and for photo restoration, depending on complexity, it's typically between $80 per hour. On average, I can scan 20 per hour if they’re simple, but for detailed restoration, expect just a few carefully edited photos per hour.

  • For home movies and film, I work with trusted professional partners to ensure high-quality digitization. The ballpark rates range widely, depending on format and resolution, but I’ll happily provide a detailed quote once we assess your materials.

    The average cost to digitize VHS, Hi8, and MiniDV tapes typically ranges from about 30 to 60 dollars per tape though the exact cost can vary depending on the tape length.

    For digitizing, typical costs for 8mm or Super 8 film range from about 30 to 50 cents per foot, depending on resolution. For 16mm film, it can range roughly from 45 to 65 cents per foot. Higher-end archival scans can go up to around 1 dollar or more per foot. In short, the cost varies based on format, resolution, and service quality.

  • We start with a phone consultation, where we discuss your needs and assess how many photographs or video/film materials you have. If interviews or audio recordings are included, that’s factored in. I provide a detailed estimate with line items, and once you review and approve, we move forward based on your decision.

  • My Mom says I am collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving with fun and a smile.

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